Heeeeeeeey! I definitely feel like one of those fuck bois who texts you regularly then all of a sudden stops then resumes texting you out of the blue. I haven't shared anything on my blog for a whole entire month. *Gasps* That's when you unequivocally know that I've been super de duper busy.
A few days ago, I landed back in the states, Detroit to be exact, after two hard weeks in Europe. On top of that, I have been readjusting to normal everyday life. When I tell you sis has been grinding hard for the last month or so, I have not been playing.
I've been making connections, meeting influencers, landing huge campaigns *flips hijab* as well as gaining another year. Hey, I'm 31 now. On the flip side, I haven't been able to truly take in some of my recent accomplishments and being overwhelmed by the recent influx of my so-called popularity.
It's a lot to handle folks, but I am so grateful to get the chance to make a change, make a difference, and do the damn thang!
I have so much more to share about life moments that unfolded during my month long absence. But, I'll leave that for a future blog post.
For now, I'd like to show you this video I worked on while in the UK.
I reached out to @lovedrobe @topsycurvyand asked if they would have my fat, Black, and very Muslim self as a model for their brand. After months of deliberation and to my surprise, they said yes. On a few hours of sleep and a full three hours of travel, I became their first Black Hijabi model. *Tongue pop*
This video was the last to be shot. I'm really proud of this and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
What's your favorite part of this video? Let's chat.
Creative Director: @kokocurve
Photo: @olivia.lennn
Video: @kmhvideography
Wardrobe: @topsycurvy @lovedrobe